Hema Committee- Veena George explains
Many people are forced into sexual desires. Sexual harassment can occur from anyone, be it an actor, producer, director, production controller. There is a casting couch in the film industry that shares a bed for opportunity. It is the custom of film industry men to knock on the doors of hotel rooms where actresses stay at night. If you tell the police or court about this, there is a danger to your life. malayalam cinema is in the grip of some producers, directors and actors. They exercise power over others. They are the mafia that has the power to throw directors, producers and actors out of the industry. If you speak or act against this power group, you will be excluded from the film industry. The hema Commission report has made several allegations such as "sexual harassment by actors who are under the influence of alcohol and drugs on the sets". While the actresses had given direct statements about individuals in the hema Commission report, the names of the persons who gave statements and the names of the accused have not been disclosed as per the instructions of the Information Commission. However, some names have cropped up in the debate on the hema Commission report.
Malayalam actor Siddique
Actor siddique has resigned from the post of general secretary of the malayalam Film Artistes Association (AMMA) following allegations of sexual harassment. Following this, political debates have arisen over the hema Commission report. Speaking to reporters, leader of Opposition v narayanasamy from the congress party said.T. Satheesan said, "What is the reason for incubating the hema Commission report in 2019 for four-and-a-half years without taking action? Who is it trying to save?" he asked. Responding to this, chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said, "Action has been taken on the basis of the complaints of actresses in the past. The government has no intention of saving anyone. Action will be taken if a complaint is filed."